Nasuta, Walter J.

February 23, 2006

NASUTA, Walter J.

Walter J. Nasuta, 89, of Windsor, beloved husband for 53 years of the late Stephanie (Zebzda) Nasuta, passed away on Wednesday, (February 22, 2006) at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Hartford, son of the late Adolph and Josephine Nasuta, he lived in Windsor all his life. As a young man Walter trained as a professional boxer. Walter was a retired mechanic and farmer. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in the 1469th Engineer Maintenance Company as a staff sergeant, also serving in London, England, and Paris, France. Walter was decorated with World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Driver/Mechanic Badge 7. He enlisted in the Army with 14 years experience in complete overhaul of automobiles, trucks, and tractors, and possessed a thorough knowledge of construction equipment. On May 15, 1951, Walter was certified as a registered mechanic with the Lincoln-Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company, and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He had the gift of building or repairing anything mechanical, loved to read, especially history, and enjoyed watching the History Channel. Walter loved being outdoors and in his garden, growing and selling vegetables. He was a communicant of SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, Hartford, and a member of the Golden Seniors Club. Walter leaves his three daughters, Joan Nasuta of Windsor, Patricia Mielcarek and her husband Daniel of Chester, NY, Deborah Schermerhorn and her husband Robert of Granby; two grandsons, Jason Mielcarek of Stowe, Vermont, and Brett Mielcarek of Chester, NY; three sisters, Adele Huscher of Windsor, Helen Ahles and her husband Richard of Riverton, Emily Targo and her husband Steve of Florida; a brother, Benny Nasuta and his wife Lorraine of Enfield, and a brother-in-law Stanley Zebzda of Windsor, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Sheila Berggren of Florida. The family wishes to thank Dr. Nathan Lassman, Dr. Mark Silk, and their staff for their continuous care and support. A special thanks to Sandy Caceres for taking care of Walter. His family will receive friends at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, on Friday, February 24, from 4-8 p.m. Family and friends may gather Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Hartford. Burial with military honors will follow at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the SS. Cyril & Methodius School Development Fund, 55 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. For online guest book or condolences, please visit our website at www.carmonfuneralhome.com.